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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Marshall University Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona RU Salisbury| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alfred State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 951 students)
Alfred State College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 348.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($31,698.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($17,262 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 27.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,660 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 201% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($26,575 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 1 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between West Virginia Wesleyan College and Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/